2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1988 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 112 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 1988 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Falcon | XJS |
Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |